# Rare Pallas’s cat spotted on camera in northern Iran mountains

A rare Pallas’s cat was captured on camera in the mountains of northern Iran, marking a notable sighting of the elusive species. The sighting helps researchers better understand the cat’s range and highlights the ecological importance of the region.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/17/rare-pallass-cat-captured-on-camera-in-northern-iran-mountains?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:55:01 +0000